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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.94, 1,528.70 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.94, 1,528.70 and 775.72 is: 1,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.94 : 1,528.70 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.94/1,528.70 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.94x = 1,528.70 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.94x = 1,185,843.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,843.16/1,019.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.66

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